05-04-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, May 4, 1988 Page 4 CASE #88-10; FRONT Planner Bergly reviewed to his report of May 4, 1988, YARD SETBACK VAR. relative to the requested front yard setback variance. . 1611 LK. JOHANNA at 1611 Lake Johanna Boulevard, David Moberg. BLVD. , D. MOBERG Bergly stated the applicant requests a 15 ft. front yard setback variance due to the steep slope at the rear of the lot. He stated the home directly north of the subject lot was granted a front yard variance in 1987; conditions on the two lots are identical. The Planner referred Commission members to the Board of Appeals minutes, 4-28-88, unanimously recommending approval of the requested variance, due to the steep slope at the rear of the lot and the fact that the variance would not negative impact the neighborhood. Bergly stated he had discussed with the applicant the possibility of rotating the house slightly on the lot, which may reduce the setback variance, as well as more aesthetically blend with the adjacent home. He advised the applicant was agreeable to the suggested home rotation. David Moberg, applicant, advised he would discuss the home placement recommendation with his architect and he would be sensitive to the needs of the adjacent neighbor. He questioned if the variance request would have to be re-submitted; Moberg did not favor delaying the request, as he is working under time constraints. Member Probst questioned when the roadway would be paved, as it appears to be . eroding. Moberg advised no definite plans for paving have been set; he and Mr. Anderson, 1613 Lake Johanna Blvd. , are intending to pave the roadway. Member Malone questioned if the applicant could delay the matter for one month; it was his opinion that the Commission should consider a lessor variance if possible. Moberg stated he would work with the architect and utilize a lessor setback if the house plan is workable at the lessor setback; he stated he is working under time constraints and would prefer not to delay the matter. Probst pointed out that the adjacent properties are at a lessor front setback than required by Code; he was not opposed to the variance as requested. Moved by Petersen, seconded by Zehm, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #88-10, Front Yard Setback Variance, 1611 Lake Johanna Boulevard, David Moberg, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (9-0) CASE #88-11; SITE Planner Bergly reviewed his report of 5-4-88, relative to PLAN REVISION AND the proposed site plan revision and front yard setback FRONT YARD SETBACK variance, Norwest Bank, County Road E and Pine Tree VARIANCE, NORWEST Drive. BANK, CO. RD. E & • PINETREE DRIVE Bergly noted the proposed expansion would result in a 38-ft. setback from Pine Tree Drive, therefore, a 12 ft. setback variance would be required. He explained that various alternatives have been investigated to allow the expansion without variances, however, the parcel is narrow.